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Making Over-the-Counter Birth Control Affordable and Accessible

This bill aims to make it easier and cheaper to get daily oral birth control. It requires health insurance plans to cover FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pills without needing a prescription or charging you extra fees.
Key points
Health insurance plans must cover approved over-the-counter birth control pills for free.
You won't need a doctor's prescription to get insurance coverage for these pills.
Retailers stocking these pills cannot prevent you from buying them or getting information.
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Print number: 117_S_4347
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2022-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affordability is Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4347.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health insurance plans must cover approved over-the-counter birth control pills for free.
  • You won't need a doctor's prescription to get insurance coverage for these pills.
  • Retailers stocking these pills cannot prevent you from buying them or getting information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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